Guelph Women's Health Associates

11/23/2025

You won’t believe this 🫣
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But seriously, Pilates can do wonders for hip mobility, and that’s just the beginning! It’s an amazing low-impact, guided way to build strength, improve stability, and help you reconnect with your body🩵

Curious if Pilates is right for you and your wellness journey? Melissa offers free 25-minute Movement Education & Pilates Discovery sessions, perfect for connecting with her, asking questions, and exploring this form of exercise✨

If you’re looking to kick-start your wellness journey before 2026, this could be the perfect place to start!🩵

Tap the link in our bio to learn more on our website🔗

11/19/2025

Meet the team behind your physiotherapy care at GWHA✨

As our community continues to grow here, we’re excited to reintroduce you to the incredible physios that are here to support you:

🩵Janet MacKinnon
🩵Nicole Watson
🩵Lisa Wedel
🩵Kanzah Hassan
🩵Mackenzie Carter

From orthopedic concerns to pelvic health, sports injuries, and more, our team is here to provide personalized, expert care for every patient.

Looking to kickstart your wellness journey before the new year? Our physiotherapy team is ready to help you feel your best 🫶🏼🌟

11/13/2025

3 reasons why you shouldn’t go to physio……and we couldn’t find a single one! 👀

Physiotherapy isn’t just for when you’re injured or post-surgery recovery, it’s also a proactive way to take care of your body and prevent issues in the future.

Curious how? Here are a few ways physio can support you:

➡️ You want to get back into the gym but not sure where to start (your physio can help you with personalized exercise plans!) 
➡️ Looking to improve posture or reduce daily aches and pains.
➡️ You’re trying to improve your strength and performance while preventing injuries.

No matter your stage of life, our physio team is here to support your health, movement, and unique wellness goals 💙

11/07/2025

Tired of constantly running from one appointment to the next? Get the expert care you need, all in one place✨

Since we opened our doors in 2017, we’re proud to have evolved into a wellness hub providing expert care in:

⭐️Pelvic physio
⭐️Orthopedic physio
⭐️Psychotherapy and Counselling
⭐️Occupational therapy
⭐️Pilates and movement education
⭐️Mindful nutrition and wellbeing
⭐️And so much more!

Ready to be a part of the GWHA family? Head over to the link in our bio to learn more or book an appointment today✅

10/27/2025

We’re back for another recipe from 👩‍🍳

These cookies are packed with nutrients (including iron!) are lightly sweetened, high in fibre, and pair perfectly with your favourite morning beverage. Adapted from the cookbook Grazing by Julie Vanrosendaal, they’re a delicious cross between a cookie and a muffin. Made with seeds instead of nuts, they’re also a great nut-free snack option for kids’ lunches. See below for instructions on how to make them🍪✨

Instructions📝

➡️Pulse drained beans in a food processor (or mash by hand in a large bowl). Add oil, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Pulse and scrape down the sides until mixed.

➡️Add oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. You can do all the mixing right in the food processor simply by pulsing and scraping down the sides.

➡️By hand, stir in chocolate chips, nuts, seeds and cranberries (if using).

➡️Drop onto a prepared baking sheet using large spoonfuls. You can flatten them if you want them more crispy or leave whole if you prefer them more like mini-muffins. I like to top each cookie with a chocolate chunk and a sprinkle of seeds.

➡️Bake for 15-20 min at 350 degrees until golden brown around the edges. ENJOY!

10/24/2025

October is Menopause Awareness Month — a reminder to start the conversation and show women that they don’t have to navigate this stage of life alone🫶🏼

At Guelph Women’s Health Associates, our team is here to support you through any of the changes that come with menopause. From orthopedic care to pelvic floor physiotherapy our team of experienced staff are here to help you move comfortably, manage symptoms, and feel confident in your body through every stage of life 💜

At GWHA we are also lucky to have the support of so many other amazing women who are here to offer the support you need during this time stage of life.
✨Occupational therapy .ca
✨Psychotherapy .holistichealth
✨Nutrition and wellbeing
✨Pilates and movement education .pilates
✨Yoga (with Kristin Honey)

Swipe through to learn about some of the changes that come with menopause and more importantly, how they can be managed💪

10/20/2025

Today is World Osteoporosis Day, a global awareness day dedicated to raising awareness about bone health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases.
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures🦴🌎

Did you know that osteoporosis risk increases during peri and post menopause?

The good news? This risk can be managed through exercise - specifically resistance exercises. Resistance training plays a significant role in slowing lean muscle and bone loss and improving bone density and strength💪

Below are some tips on how to incorporate resistance training into your routine effectively:

➡️Add resistance training 3-4 times a week to your exercise program
➡️Training needs to be progressive to stimulate bone and muscle changes over time
➡️Add balance exercises to help reduce the risk of falls

If you’re looking to incorporate more resistance training into your routine but you don’t know where to start, consider booking an appointment with one of our physiotherapists for direct support and personalized guidance📲✅

10/14/2025

Struggling with urinary incontinence? You’re not alone💙

It’s important to understand the main types of incontinence:
➡️Stress Incontinence: Leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise.
➡️Urge Incontinence: Sudden, strong need to go (“overactive bladder”).
➡️Mixed Incontinence: A combination of stress & urge symptoms.
➡️Overflow Incontinence: Frequent dribbling due to incomplete bladder emptying.
➡️Functional Incontinence: Leakage from mobility, pain, or cognitive challenges.

If you’re struggling with any of the symptoms above - pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you regain control by:
✨Reviewing your bladder, bowel, and pelvic health history
✨Assessing posture, breathing, and core function
✨Performing a biomechanical exam (spine, pelvis, hips)
✨Providing a personalized care plan — and a gentle pelvic exam if needed

Our team is here to work with you to reduce symptoms and help you feel more confident in daily life again. Take control of your pelvic health and consider booking an appointment with our team today📲

10/08/2025

Let’s get to know our incredible physiotherapy team! 👏

At GWHA, our clinicians are passionate about helping you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. Each member of our women’s health team is trained to treat orthopedic conditions and pelvic health concerns, providing comprehensive care that’s tailored to your individual needs.

Get to know our team:
🩵 Janet MacKinnon
🩵 Nicole Watson
🩵 Lisa Wedel
🩵 Kanzah Hassan
🩵 Mackenzie Carter

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to take control of your pelvic health, our physiotherapists are here to guide you every step of the way✨

We’re proud to have such a compassionate and skilled team supporting our community’s health and wellness! If you’re interested in booking an appointment with any of our staff, head over to the link in our bio 🔗📲

09/26/2025

09/23/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Mackenzie Carter to the GWHA Physiotherapy team! ✨🫶🏼

Get to know a little bit more about Mackenzie below ⬇️

“Prior to earning her masters degree in physiotherapy from McMaster University, Mackenzie completed her Masters Degree in Professional Kinesiology and Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. There she worked as a student trainer on-field and as a student sport performance coach off field with a variety of varsity teams. Following her degrees she spent time working as a kinesiologist in British Columbia focusing in on her passions for concussion rehabilitation and women’s health while working sideline with rugby teams. 
 
Working with many teams and playing varsity women’s football herself, she has had the chance to find what drives her. Mackenzie prioritizes the ideology that rehabilitation involves not just the physical, but also the emotional and mental sides of healing. She is committed to developing person-centred treatment plans that support long term performance and well being.
 
During her work at the Guelph Women’s Health Clinic, Mackenzie is looking forward to learning from the incredible health performance team and embodying what it means to be a part of the Guelph Community.”

09/12/2025

What is GSM? Let’s learn together! ⬇️

As estrogen levels decline with age, changes in the vaginal, vulvar, and bladder tissues can lead to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).

➡️Over 50% of women experience symptoms such as:
- Vaginal dryness or itching
- Pain with in*******se
- Urinary incontinence
- Recurring UTIs or pelvic organ prolapse

These symptoms can deeply impact quality of life, social activities, and sexual relationships. And here’s the important part—GSM is progressive and does not improve as we age. Many women are not aware of the various treatment options, that’s why we’re here to explain how pelvic floor physiotherapy can support you 👏

➡️ How physiotherapy can help:
- Strengthens and improves pelvic floor muscle function
- Increases blood flow to the pelvic area
- Coordinates pelvic floor with the hips, back, and abdominals
- Provides education on treatment options (like lubricants, moisturizers, and pessaries)
- Reduces fear of movement, exercise, and sexual activity

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you’re not alone. There are options to help you feel better and more confident 💙

Start your journey with GWHA today! Online booking available through the link in our bio 📲